BusterFrisco

I've played this game for a week now. I will admit--it was very thrilling and addicting in the beginning. But, then, the novelty of it just wore off. I can list some of the reasons why I think this game needs work: 1) There are about 85% of people playing this game like a TDM or Free-For-All type gameplay, which I think, doesn't suit this zombie survival genre. There is a definite lack of cooperation and teamwork. 70% I get killed by other players and 30% I get killed by zeds. Given the lack of squad play and continious random solo spawn points, playing with friends/teammates is nearly impossible. If I wanted TDM, I would play BF3, which is way more rewarding. 2) Communication in-game. How many times has someone rudely announced in voice chat, "Can you hear me?" I can't start to say how annoying this is! If you use the text chat, you are pretty much screwed as well because dick bandits use that to stalk and kill their prey. 3) Lack of Continuity: If I spend 6 hours playing and collecting loot and suddenly get sniped by a dick bandit, I expect some reward system where you can keep you're loot when you respawn based on the time that you have not died in-game. Losing everything so unexpectedly and suddenly is a complete waste of my time given that you have to start from scratch when you die. After so many times dying, the whole concept of the game gets old and repetitive real fast. 4) Need more objective play: Besides scavaging, surviving, and killing, I think there needs to be a reward system based on reaching objectives as well. For example, getting/keeping loot after surviving a certain amount of time. Going to a particular place on a map to check-in to get rewarded. After you've explored the Northernest most point on the map (i.e. Devil's Castle and Northwest Airfield), all the other places become mundane. 5) Camper dick bandits: There is this group who get a thrill solely from murdering Survivors. Instead of rewarding this group, in particular, with continuity, there should be a negative reward for such uncalled for gameplay (i.e. not in a situation needing food or drink and killing just for the fun of it). I can see why the Devs have taken away the Humanity and Bandit skin catering to the 85% of people playing the game in this manner, which makes it even more frustrating. I will give kudos to the Devs for continuing to put out fresh patches with updates and the overall idea of the game. I just think, in its current state, I wouldn't play it continuously because it gets old and repetitive real fast. Some of you may agree and disagree with some of my points, but I will throw it out there for discussion.

Not sure what has developed with the Amazon sale, but it looks like the download has been pulled from their library.

I had a Remi shotty with light that didn't seem to work when "L" was pressed as well...

Not sure what the history is regarding the sales contracts with the different vendors, and its effect on the Devs. But, I did get it off Amazon because it was half off compared to Steam. From a Consumerist point of view, why pay full when you can get it for half? It's not like the Steam version is offering bonus content or anything. If anything, it's probably the convenience of the Steam UI (being able to VOIP, all games being in one place, joining groups, game updates, etc.) that is contributing to people getting it from Steam.

Good to know. I guess in this case then, Bandits can kill other Bandits as well! LOL

I know some regular players can get the Bandit skin. But, can Bandits also be bots like zombies? A couple of times when I was killed by them it was like they had an aimbot or something and didn't really "feel" as if it was another multiplayer member doing the killing.

Don't forget about the inland freshwater ponds as well. You can refill the water bottle if you go close to the water's edge.

Creek is right about getting the 1.60 patch. I had gotten the 1.60 RC (Release Candidate) patch and it didn't work. Get the Arma 2 1.11 Update and the Final Release of 1.60 for Arma 2 OA to get the Mod to work properly! This worked out for me and now I am in-game. I am using the Amazon retail download version. Here is the patch link: http://www.arma2.com/index.php?Itemid=20&option=com_rokdownloads&view=folder〈=en

Yup, that whole fly-sound-no-body thing is really annoying! Got me walking in circles just trying to loot.

Towns, no. Specific areas of town if you are stealthy, yes.

I was just there last night and got a 870 Shotty with Flashlight in the hanger. The zombie soldiers you kill trying to get to Balota Airfield will have different kinds of ammo mags on them, smoke grenades, and chem lights. I haven't died yet, so will respawn there today and continue checking out the place.

Bump. Glad I'm not alone on this. Amazon retail version.

Got the Arma II CO package yesterday from Amazon because it was on sale and because I wanted to try this mod. It took like 3 hours to download and many more hours in trying to setup the game. Problems I've encountered were: 1) not being able to join servers because all were marked with a Red X. To solve, I had to download the 1.60 Patch manually and install. 2) Constant "You have been kicked off the server. (Battleye: Unknown game version) after getting the 1.60 Patch manually to be able to log onto servers. I do have the "Dayz" listed on the right-hand screen in game. But, once I get into the server, it automatically gives me the error message and kicks me out. From investigating so far with my download, it seems there is a separate BattlEye Setup for Operation Arrowhead. But, it doesn't want to install for some reason. Not sure if this is what causes the problem. Frustrating experience so far trying to mod. Any help/guidance appreciated because it looks like an awesome mod!